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  1. 350: Aelfric and Basil - The Anglo-Saxon Hexameron

    book
    04/27/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Break on Through (To The Other Side). In this episode, we discuss creation, the eating of forbidden fruit, cosmology, the meaning of things, Jesus clearing the way for us to enter back into paradise, and how the Bible ends up changing culture by translating God’s Word into the vernacular while reading The Hexameron of Basil the Great as preached by Aelfric.
    350: Aelfric and Basil - The Anglo-Saxon Hexameron

  2. Truth in a post-truth age

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    04/24/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam reflect on the nature of truth in a post-truth age while discussing the controversy concerning Uri Berliner, NPR, and its new CEO.
    Truth in a post-truth age

  3. Christians in the political arena

    book
    04/17/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam reflect on the Christian disposition toward politics in general and American politics in particular.
    Christians in the political arena

  4. The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Christianity in the Public Square

    book
    04/13/24
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Weekend Edition for April 13-14, 2024
    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Christianity in the Public Square

  5. Has atheism run its course?

    book
    04/10/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam reflect on some recent comments from the leading atheist Richard Dawkins and raise the question: has atheism run its course?
    Has atheism run its course?

  6. He is risen indeed!

    book
    04/03/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam reflect on the significance of Jesus' resurrection for Christian faith and life.
    He is risen indeed!

  7. 346: Irenaeus - On the Passion

    book
    03/30/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Passion. In this episode, we read Irenaeus on Christ’s passion and discuss Holy Week, the consequences of following Christ, what happens when things lack clear definition, and the consequences for the Church.
    346: Irenaeus - On the Passion

  8. Arianism, Nicæa and Constantinople

    book
    03/27/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    In this episode, David and Adam conclude their brief overview of the heresies that preceded and led to the ecumenical councils of Nicæa (325) and Constantinople (381).
    Arianism, Nicæa and Constantinople

  9. Early Christian Heresies: Ebionites and Arians

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    03/20/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    In this episode, David and Adam talk about the Jewish-Christian Ebionites (and their adoptionist Christology) and begin to introduce Arianism.
    Early Christian Heresies: Ebionites and Arians

  10. 344: Ambrose - The mystical feast of the altar of the Lord

    book
    03/17/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Plug In, Baby. In this episode, we read St. Ambrose’s work, On the Mysteries, enjoying his exegesis and defense of the body and blood of Jesus. We also discuss recognizing patterns in the Bible, testing the spirits who want to separate out the heavenly from the earthly, and the importance of symbol and meaning for Christian comfort.
    344: Ambrose - The mystical feast of the altar of the Lord

  11. Faith, Reason, and Thomas Aquinas with Dr. Francis Beckwith

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    03/13/24
    6 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam talk with Dr. Francis Beckwith about faith and reason, natural law, and theology in view of one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the catholic tradition, Thomas Aquinas.
    Faith, Reason, and Thomas Aquinas with Dr. Francis Beckwith

  12. 343: Cyril of Jerusalem - Mystagogical Catechesis

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    03/09/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Let’s Get Weird. This episode discusses Cyril of Jerusalem’s mystagogical catechesis, especially the Lord’s Supper. We converse about the biblical patterns of the sacraments, anointing, and the higher truth about Jesus as bread from heaven.
    343: Cyril of Jerusalem - Mystagogical Catechesis